To address the issues of poor sustained-release behavior and limited long-term efficacy associated with conventional salt-storage materials, this study developed the epoxy-resin-encapsulated slow-release salt-storage filler to enhance both the engine...
Winter pavement maintenance faces challenges in balancing large-scale upkeep and driving safety, particularly regarding the application of active slow-release materials. This study proposes a gel-modified salt-storing ceramsite asphalt mixture to enh...
To prevent traffic accidents caused by icy roads in winter and damage to roads resulting from repeated freeze–thaw cycles, this paper proposes an optimized design plan for slow-release anti-icing fog seal. The effects of the dosages of slow-rel...
Currently, self-desiccating asphalt mixtures on roads mainly incorporate phase-change materials or salt-based slow-release agents individually for de-icing. However, pure phase-change material mixtures have limited anti-freezing efficiency and short...
Biochar is a potential solution for addressing environmental problems related to excessive nitrogen (N). However, there is still some debate about the absorption and desorption of nitrate nitrogen (NO3−-N). Therefore, this study investigated th...
Cassava is a crucial food and economic crop in tropical regions globally. In response to challenges in fertilizer use efficiency for cassava cultivation, which is traditionally compromised by extensive leaching and broad root zone distribution, a nov...
Urea is one of the most widely used sources of non-protein nitrogen (NPN) in ruminant diets due to its low cost and high availability. However, its rapid solubilization in the rumen can result in abrupt ammonia release, leading to toxicity risks and...
Icy pavement is one of the primary causes affecting driving safety in winter, and deicing asphalt mixture could effectively resist pavement icing. This study evaluated the effect of a slow-release deicing agent on pavement performance and ice-melting...
The global production of coffee generates substantial waste in the form of coffee husks, presenting an opportunity for sustainable resource utilisation. This study investigates the conversion of coffee husks into biochar-based fertilisers using an op...
Urban tailwater typically has a low carbon-to-nitrogen ratio and adding external carbon sources can effectively improve the denitrification performance of wastewater. However, it is difficult to determine the dosage of additional carbon sources, lead...
Slow-release urea (SRU) is a coated non-protein nitrogen (NPN) source for ruminant nutrition. This study applied a meta-analytic technique to quantify the effect of a commercial SRU (Optigen®, Alltech Inc., Nicholasville, KY, USA) on the performa...
The massive application of chloride salts has a direct effect on the corrosion of structures and vehicles and decreases durability as well as road pavement damage. A novel slow-release deicer with a core-shell structure was prepared to reduce the sal...
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different combinations of molasses levels and slow-release urea on Holstein fattening bulls. Sixty Holstein fattening bulls of a similar age, weight, and health status were randomly divided into...
This study investigated the effect of replacing part of the dietary soybean meal with either polymer-coated urea or gelatinized starch urea on the production performance, blood indexes, and ruminal fermentation of Angus heifers. A total of 210 purebr...
The effects of partially replacing soybean meal (SBM) with a slow-release urea source (SRU) on production performance, feed efficiency, digestibility, and environmental sustainability of dairy cows were evaluated. A total of 140 lactating Holstein Fr...
This study aimed to assess the effects of partially substituting soybean meal in the diet with slow-release urea (SRU) on the lactation performance, heat shock signal molecules, and environmental sustainability of heat-stressed lactating cows in the...
Slow-release fertilizer was developed by encapsulating NPK compound pellets with graphene oxide (GO) sheets employing a waterless synthesis technique. As-prepared GO sheets were characterized by XRD, Raman, XPS, FTIR, SEM, and EDS. The XRD patterns o...
Inspired by the gradual collapse of carbon chain and the gradual release of organic elements into the external environment during the degradation of biodegradable polymers, a novel biodegradable polymer slow-release fertilizer containing nutrient nit...
Urea is a crucial nutrient for plant growth, but because of its substantial losses due to nitrification, ammonification, and subsurface leaching, there is currently a push to reduce these losses. Urea is frequently uploaded and trapped in gelatin. In...
High nitrogen (N) losses and low nitrogen utilisation efficiency (NUE) of conventional-nitrogen fertilisers (CNFs) are due to a mismatch between N-delivery and plant demand; thus, slow-release N fertilisers (SRNFs) are designed to improve the match....
Granulation of biochar-based fertilizer is one potential method to reduce transportation costs, provide for enhanced handling, and decrease the loss of fertilizer during soil application. This study aimed to synthesize binder-free biogas residue bioc...
In order to achieve the low cost and multifunction of superabsorbent composites, poly(acrylic acid-co-acrylamide)/fulvic acid/oil shale semicoke (PAMFS) were prepared by free radical copolymerization of fulvic acid (FA), oil shale semicoke (OSSC), ac...
Reintroducing crop straw into soil boosts organic matter, but natural crop straw usually shows low nutrient content. To enhance the water absorption rate of a certain thin sheet-shaped iron-containing material, a technical approach combining ball mil...
Urea formaldehyde slow-release fertilizers are efficient and environmentally friendly fertilizers. They have good slow-release properties and can significantly improve the utilization rate of fertilizers. However, problems remain regarding the synthe...
The application of slow-release fertilizers is essential for improving fertilizer utilization efficiency and promoting sustainable agricultural development. Unlike traditional single organic polymer-coated or inorganic-coated fertilizers, this study...
To investigate the high-temperature heat flow’s destructive effect of solid slow-release energetic materials on a steel target, we prepared a sample of solid slow-release energetic materials, eruption devices, and a complete test system to cond...
Dryland farming on the Loess Plateau faces significant challenges due to water scarcity and low nitrogen use efficiency. Although conventional urea sustains crop yields, it is associated with elevated greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen losses. Des...
To address the issue of excessive chemical fertilizer use in agricultural production, this study conducted a pot experiment with four treatments: CK (no fertilization), T1 (the application of potassium magnesium sulfate fertilizer), T2 (the applicati...
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate how the combined application of slow-release nitrogen fertilizer and urea influences nitrogen losses via runoff and the yield performance of silage maize in red soil sloping cropland, in order to support region-spec...
Background/Objectives: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited metabolic disorder requiring early and lifelong dietary management through a low-phenylalanine (Phe) diet supplemented with Phe-free protein substitutes (PS). Recently developed slow-releas...
In this study, a novel slow-release fertilizer (SRF) consisting of kaolinite and K2SO4 was prepared, employing the process of mechanochemical milling in a planetary ball mill. To obtain the optimum milling time and speed, several samples were made at...
Stalk lodging is one of the major constraints limiting global maize yield. Chemical regulation and fertilization are essential agronomic practices that play critical roles in improving maize yield and lodging resistance. This study aimed to investiga...
Rocky desertification, a severe form of land degradation in tropical and subtropical regions driven by vegetation loss and soil erosion, poses significant ecological and economic challenges. Field trials in Fengshan County, Guangxi, China, evaluated...
In this study, a novel slow-release material using recycled waste foamed polystyrene (WFPS) as the carrier was developed for the degradation of aniline-contaminated groundwater. Sodium persulfate (SPS) and zero-valent iron (ZVI) were embedded in WFPS...
Single-layer slow-release materials have short lifespans due to their rapid initial release behavior. To address this problem, a double-coated persulfate slow-release material was developed in this study. The outer coating layer consists of polycapro...
Climate change mitigation requires creative solutions to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG). Little research has been performed on GHG emissions from shaded turfgrass systems, resulting in a lack of best management practice (BMP) development. The aim of t...
The massive amount of water-soluble urea used leads to nutrient loss and environmental pollution in both water and soil. The aim of this study was to develop a novel lignin-based slow-release envelope material that has essential nitrogen and sulfur e...
Most tropical soils exhibit low phosphorus (P) availability and a high adsorption capacity, resulting in low recovery of fertilizer-applied P. In addition to soil mineralogy, contact time, fertilizer source, and the type of coating (technology) emplo...
Low redox potential (Eh) leads to low bioavailability and utilization efficiency of several nutrients, including selenium (Se), in paddy soil. Applying oxidants with a slow-release function to maintain soil Eh at a sufficiently high level during the...
Acid-fracturing technology has been applied to form pathways between deep oil/gas resources and oil production pipelines. The acid fracturing fluid is required to have special slow-release performance, with no acidity at low temperatures, while stead...
Background: In Northeast China’s cold rice (Mollisol) regions, low temperatures slow straw decomposition, causing early microbial nitrogen (N) immobilization that competes with crop demand. Delayed N release from slow-release fertilizer (SRF) e...
Polyacrylic acid (PAA) has high water absorbency but poor salt resistance. Humic acid (HA) extracted from lignite was introduced into the cross-linked copolymer systems of AA to improve the water absorbency and salt-tolerance. A polyacrylic acid-pota...
Efficient use of nitrogen and phosphorus is crucial for achieving sustainable wheat production. Slow-release nano-fertilizers offer a targeted strategy to minimize nutrient losses, reduce excessive fertilizer application, and improve crop yield. This...
Africa, specifically Nigeria, has witnessed a dramatic increase in population over the last century, prompting efforts to ensure sustainable food production and quality. Concerns for soil sustainability and food security have led to the exploration o...
Background/Objectives: One of the first-line disease-modifying treatments of multiple sclerosis (MS) is Glatiramer Acetate (GA), which requires daily or three-times-weekly subcutaneous injections. Disease progression, while slowed, still occurs with...
Excessive phosphate from agriculture and industry has led to widespread eutrophication, posing a serious environmental threat. To address this issue, metal-modified biochars have emerged as promising adsorbents due to their high affinity for phosphat...
Pastures are essential for sustaining dairy production, particularly in temperate climates where year-round grazing is feasible. However, comprehensive analyses of their productivity, efficiency, and cost evaluation remain uncommon. This study evalua...
Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for crops. Modern agriculture is dependent on P derived from phosphate rock, which is a non-renewable resource that is becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. Therefore, it is necessary to identify alternat...
Twenty-two Assaf male lambs (29.2 ± 0.9 kg live weight and 89 ± 0.2 days of age), distributed in two experimental groups, were used to evaluate the use of either feed-grade conventional urea (Control diet; n = 11) or slow-release urea (...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to develop a novel nanotechnological slow-release drug delivery platform based on hyaluronic acid Microsponge (MSP) for the subcutaneous administration of methotrexate (MTX) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthr...
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